Youth Case Manager

Are you bold enough to help teens rewrite their stories?

At New Alternatives, Inc., we don’t just work — we heal, guide, and empower.

The NEW Achievement Center will partner with Probation and community stakeholders to support at-risk youth through skill development, vocational training, career exploration, educational achievement, community linkage, and the development of positive interpersonal skills.

Hourly rate: $24.00-26.00/hour, dependant on experience and language abilities 

This new program will serve South Bay youth and collaborate closely with local high schools, community organizations, and businesses to actively engage, motivate, and inspire participants. The Case Managers will support the development, implementation, and day-to-day operations of the Achievement Center, ensuring high-quality services and positive outcomes for youth.

What we offer

• Full medical & dental benefits (30+ hours/week)
• Paid sick time, vacation, and parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Rapid growth opportunities – we love promoting from within
• Paid internships for grad students in some programs
• Gym membership discounts at LA Fitness & CRUNCH
• Endless on-the-job learning in trauma-informed care, mental health, and behavior intervention
• Professional Development Assistance
• Lots of room for advancement within the agency
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Case Manager (CM) to work with at risk youth

The Achievement Center will partner with Probation and community stakeholders to support at-risk youth through skill development, vocational training, career exploration, educational achievement, community linkage, and the development of positive interpersonal skills. Hours will be M-F, 12-9pm.

This new program will serve South Bay youth and collaborate closely with local high schools, community organizations, and businesses to actively engage, motivate, and inspire participants. The Program Manager will lead the development, implementation, and day-to-day operations of the Achievement Center, ensuring high-quality services and positive outcomes for youth.

Case Manager (CM) 

The Case Manager is responsible for:

• Conducting initial assessments of youth participants.
• Developing individualized service and activity plans for youth.
• Coordinating family support services and interventions.
• Linking and referring youth and families to appropriate government and community resources.
• Monitoring progress and supporting successful program completion.
• Assisting with daily operations at the Achievement Center as directed by the Program Manager.
• Providing face-to-face supervision, support, and engagement for youth during Achievement Center operating hours.
• Ensuring that at least two staff members are present to supervise youth at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one (1) years of experience working directly with at-risk youth and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience relevant to the population served.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Equivalent Experience Consideration

• Specific relevant experience or significant specialized skills may be substituted for formal education on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by NAI. 

Key Competencies

• Case management
• Youth development
• Family engagement and support
• Community resource coordination
• Crisis intervention and problem-solving
• Documentation and assessment
• Cultural competency
• Team collaboration
• Spanish language skills (preferred)